Sunday, August 23, 2009

COMMENTS: Dodgers : Cubbies :: Cards : Dodgers? Whatever the analogy, the Boys in Blue are looking to complete a four-game sweep of the Other Boys in Blue today. Unlike in the Cards series, both the Dodger bats and arms have showed up for this Cubs series, although it's unlikely Billingsley (on a pitch count) will be able to match the seven strong innings each turned in by Randy Wolf and Charlie Haeger. But the most notable Dodger still not at full strength is Manny Ramirez, although he's 4-for-11 in this series and may very well be on his way to warming up in September. Let's hope the forecast calls for some H.E.A.T. in the weeks to come.

Same two Game Thread superstitions are in play today (not referring to opponents by their name in the headline; posting the GT one minute after the hour). But this time, we're going absolutely N.U.T.S. at SoSG and pushing our luck with another superstition: SoSG Sax, 7-0 this season, will be at today's game (field level, third base side). Post a comment if you're there and want to grab a beer!

On field level, of you're lucky, the very back rows get shade by about the third inning. I sit in row D near the foul pole and I don't think I get a lick of shade the entire game. Which is why I just go steal seats elsewhere.

Our questions answered, thanks to Eric Stephens @ TBLA:"James Loney is not in the starting lineup today because of the flu. Loney actually went home early during yesterday's game. He is available to pinch hit if needed today"

@DB:Sam Adams makes a range of beers that are way better than the Bahston Lahgah.

Black lager is sort of like a Negro Modello or other dark beers, only darker and flavorful. Very light in body, unlike a porter or stout. It's the second best black I've had.Shiner Black Lager is tops. But then I'm biased. I've been to the Shiner brewery in Texas.

I had three Guinnesses for breakfast while watching the footy and have moved on to Sam October. However, there are precious few left in the fridge. May have to pause Tivo and make a run up the street to BevMo! around the 5th inning.

Dusty - It really is no wonder that Jarrin has been around so long though. My father, who really has little idea about baseball, noted that he thought he sounded a bit like Vin Scully speaking Spanish. That is smooth.

Eduardo is flat brilliant. Hopefully he gets back to full fitness this year. The Gunners have started strong. The question of the season is; What's up with Liverpool? I know they'll never walk alone, but wow, do they look inconsistent.

@Sax:My pleasure. It's just one of the services I provide.Can't help you with the beets though.

Indeed, you will have every right if Giambi does well there. And don't look now, but Smoltz is having a good outing, too. Both will have to play well for the rest of the season for me to admit I was incorrect.